The Ghost Variations: One Hundred Stories by Kevin Brockmeier

The Ghost Variations: One Hundred Stories

Kevin Brockmeier

288 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction horror short stories dark funny reflective medium-paced

Description

The author of the acclaimed novel The Brief History of the Dead now gives us one hundred funny, poignant, scary, and thought-provoking ghost stories that explore all aspects of the afterlife.A spirit who appears in a law firm reliving the exact mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

funny 60%
mysterious 51%
reflective 51%
dark 42%
emotional 42%
lighthearted 40%
adventurous 22%
sad 20%
challenging 11%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 37%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 52% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 12% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

N/A: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 31% | Yes: 22% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 23% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 38% | Yes: 19% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.55

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